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Location:

Mesa,AZ,united states

Member Since:

Aug 18, 2008

Gender:

Female

Goal Type:

Marathon Finish

Running Accomplishments:

(2009) London't Run 10K - 51:59 :o)

(2009) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (25:21) Another PR! :o)

(2010) "Ostrich Festival" - 5K (28:54)

(2010) "Fight for Life" - 5K (26:49) 2nd for Age Division!

(2010) "Women's Half Marathon" - (2:16:40)

(2010) "Shun the Sun" - 10K (58:19)

(2010) "Mesa Mi Amigos Turkey Trot" - 10K (57:45)

(2010) "12 K's of Christmas" - 12K (1:14:13)

(2011) "Sedona Marathon" - FULL Marathon  (5:21:58)

Short-Term Running Goals:

Run a half marathon  (October 2008)

Run a sub 27:00 5K (November 2008)

Run a Sub 2:00:00 1/2 Marathon

Run a marathon 

Long-Term Running Goals:

Live a long, heathly life but more importantly, teach my family how to live healthy.

Personal:

I am a lucky lady.  I'm married to the best husband ever, and we have 3 beautiful kids (ages 4, 2, and "new here").   

 

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Thu, Jan 22, 2009
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6.27 miles on hilly terrain.  I was good until the last .5 mile, and then I was in a lot of pain so I ended up walking the last mile to my house.  I feel better now.  I'll have to watch that pelvis pain.  I don't want to re-fracture it.

I got home today to my first rejection email.  I was laid off on Tuesday (there I said it), and yesterday spent the whole day calling a bunch of people I know and applying to every engineering position I could find.  And today...  today I got my first "We got your application; however, you aren't a finalist".  Hmmm...  better keep trying. 

Weight: 119.00
Comments
From seeaprilrun on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 13:10:52

I'm sorry to hear the Camille. That is too bad. Nice run, though. You were wise to walk the last mile. Looks like you have lost some weight!

From Camille on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 13:14:37

Thanks April. I try to think positive. I mean, I get to spend time with Melanie, and that is good. But then I wonder how I'm goign to be able to provide for her. It's a catch 22. In the meanwhile, there will definitely be trips to the park... and anything else the is free but gets us out of the house. LOL

I have lost weight. Thanks :o) It's surreal to think I'm in the teens. Before I got pregnant, I weighed 140+. Also very depressing. I had her in Dec 2007, and couldn't get even back down to 140 until I started running in July. Isn't running the greatest?

From kungfublonde on Thu, Jan 22, 2009 at 21:52:09

Camille;

Mike and I went to college with two kids. If you want any tips on how to be broke and happy, I'm here for you! I'm sorry to hear about the job, but those things work out. Have faith!

Also, be careful not to hurt yourself again. You are turning into quite the speedy little runner. We're going to have to rename you "Red Rocket!" :)

From Eric Day on Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 12:41:54

Camille, sorry to hear you got laid off in these hard times. Hope you find something soon and even better! What area of Engineering are you in?

Take care and take it easy!

From seeaprilrun on Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 12:49:09

Camille--a year ago my husband changed jobs and our financial situation changed dramatically. There is this great website--www.hillbillyhousewife.com--it has a lot of good information, and emergency menues to feed a family on $40 a week or so. I have learned a lot from it. I got a raise and we are doing better, but I still penny pinch where I can so that we have money for fun things like an occasional movie or dinner out, and to pursue our hobbies! Enjoy your time with Melanie and I hope something comes along soon!

From Lucia on Fri, Jan 23, 2009 at 13:29:41

Sorry about your news Camille, best of luck in your search!

From Camille on Sun, Jan 25, 2009 at 15:26:32

Rachel - I definitely want tips and being broke and happy... actually, I need advice and tips on a few things. I will probably email you! :o)

Eric - Thanks. I'm a civil engineer (in training).

April - thank you for the website. I will check it out! I'm trying to teach Brandon (my husband) that money doesn't grow on trees. I've always been the savings account... and he has always been the checking account in our relationship. :o)

Lucia - Thank you!

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